Chinmaya

The Vedantic view is simple
2023-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Vedanta is the science of re-discovering Inner Happiness given to us by the Rishis of Ancient Bhārat.
Get a glimpse into this inner science with Swami Tejomayananda’s simple yet lucid text – Subodh Vedanta, explained in a relatable manner by Br. Ishaan Chaitanya.

Starting Thursday 17 August
Thursday Nights
7:30pm to 9:00 pm
8 week in-person course, not available online
Free of charge
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere

Garba Night
2023-09-08 19:00 - 23:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Get ready to unleash your inner dancer as our talented Live Musicians and DJ Gabbroo spins the latest Garba tracks, ensuring non-stop entertainment throughout the night.
The event will feature electrifying music, stunning performances, and an atmosphere of pure excitement and happiness.
By purchasing this ticket, you will also be supporting our fundraising efforts for the community centre.
Whether you’re a seasoned Garba enthusiast or new to the dance, we invite you to come and celebrate with us.
– Vegetarian Food
– Prizes for competitions ( best dressed male and female and best dancer male and female)
– Best DJ in Town- Dj Gabbroo
– Live Musicians
Date – Friday 8th September
Time – 7pm to 11pm
Location – 63 McKenzie Road Māngere Bridge
Tickets – $20
Contact for tickets: 021-144-1144
marketing@chinmaya.org.nz
We are grateful to our Sponsors:

Kaysons Ltd
Star Propert Management Ltd
Bake & Beans
Kasish Foods
Kamal Luthra from Barfoot & Thompson
Arjun SuperMarket
Apron Empowered

Yoga for Wellbeing - Every Saturday Morning
2023-09-16 08:00 - 09:30 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Yoga connects the movement and flow of the mind and body with the rhythm and control of the breath. This causes us to focus inwards, increasing our physical and mental awareness. Pranayama (the fourth limb) is the practice of breath control, which is the source of our prana, or vital life force.

Course starting 16 September 2023
Monday evenings | 8:00am to 9:15am
10 sessions
$120 for 10 sessions
In-person sessions at 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland
Only available in person, not online

Instructor Binuja Menon who is an energetic and talented Yoga Instructor and Therapist. Discover how her advanced training and specialization in Ashtanga principles can help you reach the optimal health and wellbeing.

Balvihar Camp 2023
2023-09-29 00:00 - 2023-10-01 00:00 | YMCA Shakespear lodge, Whangaparora
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The camp will have lots of character building activities like games, discussions and story telling.
It is also designed to bring an understanding of Hindu Culture and spiritual concepts to children in an age appropriate way.
Camps are a truly transformational experience for children.
Enjoyable, Educational and Self-Development experience.

For Children from 8 to 16 years of age
Friday 29th September evening – Sunday 1st October afternoon
YMCA Shakespear lodge, Whangaparora
Early Bird – $140 (until 31st Aug)
Regular Price – $165

Hindu symbolism workshop
2023-09-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Know the meaning behind Hindu symbols in this short workshop. Why do we celebrate our festivals the way we do? Why are Hindu gods multi-armed, each one specific and distinct from the other? What is the significance of their individual vehicles and the weapons they carry? In the Indian ethos, we encounter symbolism everywhere – in our sastras, in our celebrations and festivals, in the way we live. Symbolism has a language of its own. All are welcome. Free.
The workshop is also part of the Auckland Heritage Festival’s Exploring Sacred Spaces event organised by the Auckland Inter-Faith Council.
Session plan

1.30 pm Welcome
1.45 pm Interfaith prayers
2.00 pm Hindu symbolism
2.30 pm Q&A
2.45 pm Tea & Snacks

Thinking is Free
2023-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
Thinking is Free is a free podcast available on multiple platforms to help you view life from a spiritual perspective. Feed your mind with the right thinking it requires to become spiritual – all on the go! We explore the various facets of life and challenges we all routinely face in a conversation with dynamic individuals from the society and Br. Ishaan Chaitanya, our resident young monk in Auckland.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-is-free/id1668594255
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JHVKO5sZOCsnQ8QQTlRSg
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMmI3NTMwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Introduction to Spirituality
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Upadesha Saara – The spiritual path is often very confusing for the novice. Get familiar with the main paths of spirituality – Karma, Bhakti, Ashtanga and Jnaana, to figure out which is the right for you.

Starting Thursday 19th October
7:30pm to 9:00pm
10 session, every Thursday evening
Venue: Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Also available online

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:45 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Understand and learn to apply Karma Yoga in your daily life as taught by Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.

Starts Saturday 21st October
Every Saturday
10:30am to 11:45am
Venue: Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre
Also available online
Free of Cost

Learn how to Meditate
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Think and act. Understand and then do. What is Meditation in Vedanta? Learn the ins and outs of Meditation before taking up the practice.
Join Brahmachari Ishaan Chaitanya to learn step by step instructions for the seekers to start or continue their meditation journey.
Br. Ishaan will also point out in detail many tips and tricks that must be used and the pitfalls that must be avoided in order to succeed in meditation.

Starting Friday 27th October
7:30pm to 8:45pm
8 Session Course
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge
Also available online
No course fees

Spiritual Gems From the Bhagavad Gita
2024-01-10 19:00 - 2024-01-13 20:30 | 20 Grasslands Place, Frankton, Hamilton, 20 Grasslands Place, Frankton, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand
4 evening talks in English
Wed 10 Jan to Sat 13 Jan 2024
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm (15 mins Q&A at the end)
20 Grasslands Place, Frankton, Hamilton
Talks by Brahmachari Ishaan Chaitanya
Registration: https://forms.gle/Rqz78GApxMbpDy4V6

Have A Blessed Life (Adi Shankara’s Dhanyashtakam)
2024-01-11 06:30 - 2024-01-13 07:30 | 53 Ryburn Road, Ohaupo, Hamilton
3 morning talks in English on Adi Shankara’s Dhanyashtakam
Thursday 11 Jan to Saturday 13 Jan 2024
6.30 am – 7.30 am
Venue: 53 Ryburn Road, Ohaupo
Talks by Brahmachari Ishaan Chaitanya
Registration: https://forms.gle/wKwo7XxM88QizEVK6

Ayyappa Bhajans
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:30 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Join us for Shri Vishnu Sahasranama chanting followed by Lord Ayyappa Stuti, Bhajans and Mahaprasad.

Saturday 13th of Jan 2024 – 6pm to 8:30pm
Location – 63, McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland – 2022

19th Vedanta Course
2024-01-15 08:00 - 17:00
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Chinmaya Mission invites applications for the 19th Vedanta Course commencing on Makara Sankranti, 15 January 2024 – which marks not just 60 years of Sandeepany Sadhanalaya but also the 108th Jayanti of Pujya Swami Chinmayananda. The Mukhya Acharya for the Course is Swami Swaroopananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, and the Resident Acharya is Swami Advayananda. The two year residential Vedanta Course, to be conducted in English at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai, Mumbai, provides an ideal opportunity for all those who want to learn, live, practice and share the Vedanta way of life.
Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission and renowned Vedantic Teacher, was a spiritual teacher of extraordinary stature. Swami Chinmayananda conceived the idea of a modern-day Gurukula to teach the philosophy and practice of Advaita Vedanta to young men and women who would then take the knowledge back to their community. His vision was to build a group of full-time, well-educated, trained missionaries, without worldly ambitions or vested interests — brave and courageous — who were willing to leave personal ties and concerns behind, for a life of surrender to the Divine through service to mankind. Swami Chinmayananda envisioned a program of study for the Vedanta Course, with the twin objectives of developing both the head and the heart of the student. It is in tune with this objective, that the two-year, intensive Advaita Vedanta curriculum is standardized.
Traditional in its teaching methodology, its exhaustive focus is on Prasthana-trayi – the primary triad of the Hindu scriptures. In keeping with the gurukula tradition, all expenses for the entire duration of the course is borne by the Chinmaya Mission and is free for the Brahmacharins.
At the launch of the very first course, what stood out was Swami Chinmayananda’s emphasis on creating a generation of teachers rooted in dharma to build a new nation. Since those early days of Sandeepany, 18 such courses have been conducted in English. Pujya Gurudev said on the opening of Sandeepany Himalayas course in Hindi, in Himachal:
We want an army of Vivekanandas all over the country. The problems are so severe that they can no longer be remedied by even a handful of persons. Thus, I have to start many training centres, and our hopes are that all of them will bring forth true Vivekanandas.
Full-time Sandeepany Courses have been conducted in eight different locations in India, and also in US, South Africa and Trinidad, in seven languages with more than 250 Swamins and Brahmacharins, who continue to serve as full time pracharaks with the Chinmaya Mission in over 300 centres in India and overseas. Like a long-standing vata-vriksha, many are the Advaita Acharyas rigorously trained in Sandeepany, that continue to provide the guidance of the Gita, the all-encompassing wisdom of the Upanishad, the ideals of the Ramayana and Bhagavata and the divine fragrance of bhakti in countless forums throughout the world.
What began in Sandeepany, Mumbai in 1963 as an experiment in re-energising the national culture, has touched a few million lives directly and indirectly.

Upadesha Saara
2024-01-16 19:30 - 2024-03-12 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
The spiritual path is often very confusing for the novice. Get familiar with the main paths of spirituality – Karma, Bhakti, Ashtanga and Jnaana, to figure out which is the right for you.
TUESDAY 16 JAN 2024
7.30 PM – 9.00 PM
Introduction to Spirituality in 9 sessions.
Venue – Chimaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Event Centre, 63 Mckenzie Road, Mangere, Auckland
Registration Link – https://forms.gle/AF68Fq9ra2digkW87

Sanatan Dharma ke Siddhant
2024-01-19 19:30 - 2024-02-21 21:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
3 evening talks in Hindi
भगवान के द्वारा रचा गया, ऋषियों द्वारा प्राप्त किया गया, ये सनातनधर्म सारि मनुष्यजाति के विकास और अभ्युदय का हेतु है। पर क्या इस्के सिद्धन्तो को बिना जाने ये हमारे लिये लाभदायक होगा? क्यों ना हम इन सिद्धन्तों पर विचार कर, इन्हें अप्नाये और अप्ना जीवन को बेहतर बनाए।
Friday 19 Jan to Sunday 21 Jan 2024
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (15 mins Q&A at the end)
Talks by Brahmachari Ishaan Chaitanya
In-person sessions at 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Registration: https://forms.gle/t8r3ty8zW6gaLmw89

Discover Bhagavad Gita - Summer school
2024-01-27 16:00 - 2024-02-04 17:30 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
Start your New Year by getting to know the key messages of Holy Gita in 3 masterclass sessions.
Each masterclass will be an interactive in-person session with Vedanta Teacher Brahmachari Ishaan Chaitanya
Session 1 – Saturday 27 January 2024
Session 2 – Saturday 03 February 2024
Session 3 – Sunday 04 February 2024
Time: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm all sessions
Course fees: $50 for all three sessions
Holy Geeta book by Swami Chinmayananda to be purchased if required
Venue: Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Registration: https://forms.gle/2yKNK9tXWL9SDnfd8

Children's Carnival 2024
2024-02-18 10:00 - 13:00 | ynfield Youth & Leisure Centre 16-18 Griffen Park Rd, Mount Roskill, 16-18 Griffen Park Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
Are you searching for an enjoyable, meaningful, and exciting experience for children?
Look no further!
The Children’s Carnival promises to be the ultimate children’s celebration.
Join us for a day filled with laughter and joy!
Bring the whole family along to enjoy:
– Bouncy Castle
– Photo Booth
– Face Painting
– Exciting Games with Prizes
– Yummy Food and Drinks
– Art Stations

Free of charge and open to all
Please register your interest – https://forms.gle/N5fPCdhk9sV3ZqP99
Give your whole family this unique experience, specially the young artist, entertainers and fun loving children to enjoy, learn and grow together with like-minded families.

Date: Sunday 18th February 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00pm
Venue: Lynfield Youth & Leisure Centre
16-18 Griffen Park Rd, Mount Roskill

From Chaos to Peace
2024-03-13 07:30 - 21:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
An Insight into Spiritual and Mental Health
with
Dr. Giresh Kanji
Honorary Associate Professor | Pain Specialist and Researcher
Author of Brain Connections (NZ Best Seller 2019)

Wednesday March 13, 2024
7:30 – 9:00pm
Chinmaya Wellbeing Centre
63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Free Entry

Registration – https://forms.gle/BJFDh8u5GnHHoLMG7

Swami Swaroopananda Talks 2024
2024-04-16 19:00 - 2024-04-18 21:00 | 63 McKenzie Rd, Mangere, Auckland, 63 McKenzie Rd,, Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
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Hanuman’s steadfast devotion and selfless dedication to Lord Ram epitomize the virtues of faith, humility, and sacrifice. His life serves as a profound example of the transformative power of devotion, inspiring us to embrace service to humanity with love and compassion.
Swami Swaroopananda, the esteemed Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, delivers these 3 evening talks characterized by clarity, conviction, and profound inspiration. Through his teachings, he imparts timeless wisdom rooted in Vedanta, guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys towards inner peace.

A Special Sadhana Workshop
2024-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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A Sadhana workshop for spiritual seekers, sevaks, study group members.
This Sadhana workshop will foster a sense of community among spiritual seekers, sevaks, and study group members. Through introspective exercises, participants will uncover limiting beliefs, patterns, or blocks that hinder their spiritual progress.
By invite only | Dinner provided

Life of Vision
2024-04-30 20:00 - 21:30
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Tips to guide the key milestones of your life
View life from the lens of Sanatana Dharma.
Explore topics such as marriage, parenting, aging, illness, mortality, becoming a seeker, finding a Guru and many more.
Uncover timeless insights that offer clarity, purpose, and spiritual depth to your everyday existence. Gain invaluable tools to navigate life’s challenges with grace and wisdom. Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment from the comfort of your own home or at our ashram.

Starting 30th April 2024

Every Tuesday

8:00pm to 9:30pm

No Cost

Online and In-person

Effortless Meditation Course
2024-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Understand and learn the technique of meditation in 6 Thursday Evenings.
Join Br. Ishaan Chaitanya to learn step by step instructions for the seekers to start or continue their meditation journey.
Br. Ishaan will also point out in detail many tips and tricks that must be used and the pitfalls that must be avoided in order to succeed in meditation.

Starting 2nd of May – Every Thursday Night

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge

No course fees, donations appreciated.

Chinmaya Mission NZ : 02-0192-0290929-00

Introduction to Vedanta - Online Course
2024-05-02 19:30 - 21:00
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Experience Spiritual Growth from the Comfort of Your Home with Our Online Course

Vedanta offers timeless wisdom that can be applied to contemporary challenges and aspirations. Participants can learn how to integrate Vedantic principles into their daily lives, relationships, work, and decision-making processes for greater clarity and fulfillment.

Vedanta is the science of re-discovering Inner Happiness given to us by the Rishis of Ancient Bhārat.
Get a glimpse into this inner science with Swami Tejomayananda’s simple yet lucid text – Subodh Vedanta, explained in a relatable manner.

Starting Thursday 2nd May
Thursday Nights
7:30pm to 8:45 pm
9 sessions – Online only
Free of charge

Tat Tvam Asi
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Vakya Vritti – Enlightening Quest
An indepth exploration of the statement – “Tat Tvam Asi” – the essence of the entire philosophy of Vedanta. Understanding this small statement is the key unlocking the secrets of all Upanishads.
The course guides participants on a transformative journey of self-discovery, inner exploration, and spiritual growth, providing tools and perspectives to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.

Starting Thursday 3rd May
Friday Nights
7:30pm to 8:45 pm
15 sessions – Online and In-person
Free of charge
Location – 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Class
2024-05-04 10:30 - 23:30
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 serves as the roadmap to truth, emphasizing selfless action and true knowledge. Krishna reveals his divine nature and explains the importance of duty without attachment to results.

He outlines paths to liberation —Jnana Yoga (knowledge), Karma Yoga (selfless action), and Bhakti Yoga (devotion) —underscoring the necessity of faith and surrender to the divine. This roadmap, grounded in duty, knowledge, and devotion, guides seekers towards spiritual enlightenment and liberation, illuminating the timeless truths of existence.

Starting 4th May

Every Saturday

10:30am and 11:45am

No Cost

Online and In-person

Online Restorative Yoga Course
2024-05-12 09:30 - 11:00
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Relax, Restore, Re-energize with focus on gentle yogic breathing & Yoga Nidra. This class aims to facilitate passive healing, rejuvenation and increased well-being as an antidote to stress and dis-ease

Course starting on 12 May 2024
Sunday mornings 9.30 am to 10.45 am
10 weeks ONLINE course, cost $108
Instructor – Swamini Amritananda

Karma na rahasya
2024-05-16 19:30 - 2024-05-17 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Why do we act? No matter what we do, stress, anxiety and fear are always a part of the mix in it; nor is happiness guaranteed. Is there a way to act without stress and guarantee happiness?
Join Br Ishaan over 2 days to understand the secrets of karma.

2 Evening Talks in Gujarati by Br. Ishaan
16 and 17 May 2024
7:30 – 9:00pm
In-person sessions at 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge

Veda Festival : KNOWLEDGE FESTIVAL
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:30 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
Veda Festival 2024 BOOK NOW
SATURDAY, 22 JUNE 2024 | 2 PM – 5.30 PM
Register now for just $20!

Your registration includes:

A panel discussion on understanding your mind
Access to a variety of workshops of your choice
Light snacks and great networking opportunities.

Don’t miss this special event!

Swami Aparokshananda Talks 2024
2024-06-25 19:30 - 2024-06-27 21:00 | Chinmaya Nikunj Wellbeing & Events Centre, 63 McKenzie Road, Mangere Bridge
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Renowned for his exceptional articulation and profound insights, Swami Aparokshananda will guide you through the timeless wisdom and intricate teachings of the Mahabharat. In these captivating sessions, he will unravel the epic’s deep spiritual codes, revealing the universal lessons on dharma, karma, and the human experience.
With clarity and eloquence, Swami Aparokshananda will illuminate how these ancient teachings can be seamlessly integrated into our contemporary lives, offering transformative insights that inspire and elevate.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace with one of the most compelling spiritual orators of our time.

June 25th to 27th – 3 evenings
7:30pm to 9pm
In person only, not available online
Chinmaya Nikunj – Wellbeing & Event Centre – 63 McKenzie Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022

Take Charge
2024-06-28 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Bella Rakha Retreat Centre, 581 West Coast Centre, Oratia, Auckland
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A youth retreat aimed at helping the young adults hack the art of adulting. A daunting prospect for most – wouldn’t a survival guide be handy to navigate this confusing world we find ourselves in? Gain clarity on the important aspects of becoming an adult and Take Charge of your life.
